Delta State, Nigeria – Military authorities in Nigeria have withdrawn their officers from the Okuama community in Delta State. This development was confirmed by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, in a statement on Wednesday.
According to Governor Oborevwori, the decision to pull out the soldiers from the community was made after a phone conversation with Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, on Monday, May 6.
The military had previously invaded Okuama following the killing of 17 soldiers by some assailants suspected to be members of the community. The withdrawal of the military officers marks a significant shift in the situation in Okuama.
The Governor did not provide further details about the conversation with the Chief of Army Staff or the future plans for maintaining security in the area. The withdrawal comes amidst ongoing tensions and security concerns in the region.
The incident that led to the military’s initial involvement – the killing of 17 soldiers – had escalated tensions and raised serious security concerns in the community. The withdrawal of the military officers is expected to have significant implications for the community and the state at large.
